Traffic stop results in drug arrest

A traffic stop resulted in the arrest of a 53-year-old Ridgecrest man Thursday.Douglas Dean Welfl is charged with transportation of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance for sale and possession of a controlled substance.

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By John V. Cianijciani@ridgecrestca.com

Ridgecrest Daily Independent - Ridgecrest, CA

By John V. Cianijciani@ridgecrestca.com

Posted Nov. 24, 2012 at 9:37 AM
Updated Nov 24, 2012 at 9:39 AM

By John V. Cianijciani@ridgecrestca.com

Posted Nov. 24, 2012 at 9:37 AM
Updated Nov 24, 2012 at 9:39 AM

A traffic stop resulted in the arrest of a 53-year-old Ridgecrest man Thursday.

Douglas Dean Welfl is charged with transportation of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance for sale and possession of a controlled substance.

According to an RPD press release, Officer Aaron Tucker conducted a traffic stop on Welfl’s vehicle in the 200 block of East La Mirage Drive.

Welfl allegedly gave Tucker permission to search his vehicle. During that search, he located suspected methamphetamine, cash and other items indicative of the sales of controlled substances.

A search warrant was obtained and served for Welfl’s residence, and officers reportedly located additional items and paraphernalia related to the sales of controlled substances.

Welfl was arrested for the listed charges and booked at the Kern County Jail.